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Ex-Hollyoaks actor ‘grieving’ after death of mother and her husband in France

Ex-Hollyoaks actor ‘grieving’ after death of mother and her husband in France

Ex-Hollyoaks actor ‘grieving’ after death of mother and her husband in France

08 February 2025

The bodies of Dawn and Andrew Searle were reportedly discovered on Thursday by a neighbour at their home in the village of Les Pesquies.


Couple reunited with dog stolen more than seven years ago in ‘dream come true’

Couple reunited with dog stolen more than seven years ago in ‘dream come true’

Couple reunited with dog stolen more than seven years ago in ‘dream come true’

08 February 2025

Daisy the Labrador was stolen in 2017 which sparked social media appeals and a government petition.


Hundreds gather for march in memory of boy, 15, stabbed to death at school

Hundreds gather for march in memory of boy, 15, stabbed to death at school

Hundreds gather for march in memory of boy, 15, stabbed to death at school

08 February 2025

Harvey Willgoose died on Monday after being stabbed at his school in Sheffield.


Police seize cannabis worth £150,000 after two people searched in Motherwell

Police seize cannabis worth £150,000 after two people searched in Motherwell

Police seize cannabis worth £150,000 after two people searched in Motherwell

08 February 2025

Police Scotland said officers ‘acting on intelligence’ searched a man and a woman.


Dull, grey and damp weather for much of England and Wales

Dull, grey and damp weather for much of England and Wales

Dull, grey and damp weather for much of England and Wales

08 February 2025

Maximum temperatures will be slightly below average but areas stuck under the clouds will feel colder than they really are, the Met Office said.


SNP challenge Labour MPs to back Scottish visa amendment

SNP challenge Labour MPs to back Scottish visa amendment

SNP challenge Labour MPs to back Scottish visa amendment

08 February 2025

The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill will go through its second reading on Monday.


Family of freed hostage horrified at ‘grotesque spectacle’ of his release

Family of freed hostage horrified at ‘grotesque spectacle’ of his release

Family of freed hostage horrified at ‘grotesque spectacle’ of his release

08 February 2025

Eli Sharabi, 52, and fellow captives Ohad Ben Ami, 56, and Or Levy, 34, appeared thin as they were handed over by Hamas gunmen.


Families of Nottingham attack victims to meet PM in push for statutory inquiry

Families of Nottingham attack victims to meet PM in push for statutory inquiry

Families of Nottingham attack victims to meet PM in push for statutory inquiry

08 February 2025

A report this week set out the contact Valdo Calocane had with mental health services before the killing spree and highlighted failings in his care.


City to come together for Harvey Willgoose following school stabbing death

City to come together for Harvey Willgoose following school stabbing death

City to come together for Harvey Willgoose following school stabbing death

08 February 2025

There will be masses and a march on Saturday in Sheffield in Harvey Willgoose’s memory.


Ex-criminal says he ‘deserved’ double gunshot wounds in Tony Martin farm robbery

Ex-criminal says he ‘deserved’ double gunshot wounds in Tony Martin farm robbery

Ex-criminal says he ‘deserved’ double gunshot wounds in Tony Martin farm robbery

08 February 2025

‘It must have been scary for him (Martin) with intruders, he’d been done so many times before, so you can’t blame him.’


Swinney urged to sack housing minister amid ‘rough sleeping emergency’

Swinney urged to sack housing minister amid ‘rough sleeping emergency’

Swinney urged to sack housing minister amid ‘rough sleeping emergency’

08 February 2025

Labour called on the First Minister to remove Paul McLennan as housing minister.


Hundreds of GPs have taken early retirement since 2020, figures show

Hundreds of GPs have taken early retirement since 2020, figures show

Hundreds of GPs have taken early retirement since 2020, figures show

08 February 2025

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said: ‘It’s little wonder people are struggling to get an appointment.’


Meghan set to join Harry at Invictus Games in Canada

Meghan set to join Harry at Invictus Games in Canada

Meghan set to join Harry at Invictus Games in Canada

08 February 2025

Meghan is set to join Harry at the Invictus Games in Canada, which is the seventh edition of the games.


What the papers say – February 8

What the papers say – February 8

What the papers say – February 8

08 February 2025

Here are the stories making headlines this Saturday.


Missing teenagers may have travelled to London, police say

Missing teenagers may have travelled to London, police say

Missing teenagers may have travelled to London, police say

07 February 2025

Tolas Hammeed and Suliman Adam, both aged 14, were last seen on Shettleston Road in Glasgow at about 5.35pm on Monday.


King and Queen at dinner with the Beckhams, Donatella Versace and Helen Mirren

King and Queen at dinner with the Beckhams, Donatella Versace and Helen Mirren

King and Queen at dinner with the Beckhams, Donatella Versace and Helen Mirren

07 February 2025

The menu has been created by renowned Italian chef Francesco Mazzei and inspired by Tucci, who fronted the TV series Tucci – The Heart Of Italy.


Family of Eli Sharabi welcome news he is set to be released by Hamas

Family of Eli Sharabi welcome news he is set to be released by Hamas

Family of Eli Sharabi welcome news he is set to be released by Hamas

07 February 2025

He is due to be released on Saturday alongside two other men.


Father and young son reported missing in Perth found

Father and young son reported missing in Perth found

Father and young son reported missing in Perth found

07 February 2025

The pair were reported missing in Perth in the early hours of Friday morning


Stradivarius played by Joseph Joachim fetches £9m at auction

Stradivarius played by Joseph Joachim fetches £9m at auction

Stradivarius played by Joseph Joachim fetches £9m at auction

07 February 2025

The sale is being used by the New England Conservatory to establish a scholarship in support of future generations of musicians.


PM warns ministers can ‘be disruptors or disrupted’ in six-hour Cabinet meeting

PM warns ministers can ‘be disruptors or disrupted’ in six-hour Cabinet meeting

PM warns ministers can ‘be disruptors or disrupted’ in six-hour Cabinet meeting

07 February 2025

The Prime Minister also took aim at ‘right-wing populists’ who offered only ‘grievances not solutions’.


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